facetious
adjectiveTreating a serious matter with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTHE WORDCRAFT REFERENCE SHELF
Definition Dictionary
Find a precise meaning, see a word in use, and build your own collection. Search words, definitions, and related terms.
STRONGER HEADWORDS. LESS REPETITION.
Explore words by family.
Closely related forms share one browse entry. Their individual meanings, examples and existing study links are still available. Search a related form to find its family.
2 words matching "facetious" / Showing 1-2
Clear all filtersPractice this page's 2 words in either direction.
flippant
adjectiveShowing an inappropriately casual or disrespectful attitude toward a serious matter.
One word family: also includes flippancy.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressions